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4105 Fieldstone Road

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Instruction Manual

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5611_5(fbcmdr manual)  3/12/03  2:16 AM  Page 36

Summary of Contents for Firebird Commander

Page 1: ...e distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2003 Horizon Hobby Inc 5611 hobbyzonesports com 6 05482 16024 4 HBZ2515 Instruction Manual 5611_5 fbcmdr manual 3 12 03 2 16 AM Page 36 ...

Page 2: ...ch allows items such as parachutes and streamers to be dropped Our mission at HobbyZone is to make sure you have success with the Firebird Commander to have safe fun and learn a few things along the way Congratulations You have the world s first radio control air plane that can take you from a complete beginner all the way to Air Combat the Firebird Commander from HobbyZone The Firebird Commander ...

Page 3: ...ttaching the Wing 1 Center the wing on the fuselage by aligning the center dot on the wing with the fuselage top seam and by centering the half circle on the wings trailing edge over the fuselage center 1 Remove the transmitter back cover by pushing down with thumbs as indicated by the arrows 2 Install the batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA batteries only 3 Watch polarity Replace the cover 4 To test swit...

Page 4: ...he charger must first be unplugged from both the wall and the battery to reset the timer ON OFF ON OFF Adult Supervision Required WARNING Keep everything clear of the propeller and hold the plane securely A moving propeller can cause severe injury 1 Turn the transmitter on 2 Install the battery in the fuselage slot and plug in the connector 3 Move the transmitter s left stick all the way down and ...

Page 5: ...connector 3 Move the right stick side to side The flaps should move as on the following page If each flap is not level with the rest of the tail surface when the right stick and trim lever are cen tered adjust the control lines so they are level see page 20 Note The small levers under or beside the con trol sticks are called trim levers and are used to adjust the neutral point of your control stic...

Page 6: ... Commander flies approximately 20 mph so it covers ground fast The bigger the field the better It is absolutely essential to have a minimum of 600 feet of clear space in all directions from the pilot If you ignore this direction you will regret it IMPORTANT Do not fly over or near people buildings power lines highways train tracks vehicles trees water pavement gravel any hard surface or any object...

Page 7: ...motor 5 As the first person moves both of the trans mitter controls at the same time the other person watches to be sure the airplane s motor and tail controls operate smoothly 6 If an X port accessory is attached test it by pulling down on the left stick to check that it operates correctly WATCH OUT The person holding the airplane should hold it so that the propeller does not come in contact with...

Page 8: ...level with the ground when releasing Think of it as a javelin that you are throwing 20 feet away Runway Takeoff Not recommended for inexperienced pilots 1 Stand behind the Firebird Commander and point it directly into wind on smooth asphalt or concrete 2 Apply full power and adjust the right control stick as necessary to keep the Firebird Commander headed directly into the wind 3 If the battery is...

Page 9: ...stments of the right control stick to keep it flying straight into the wind Don t attempt a turn until model reaches 50 feet of altitude 3 Control range is 2500 feet Don t let the model fly too far away Keep upwind especially if the wind is over 10 mph or the wind may carry it away Turning Hold the right stick in the direction you want the model to turn Trimming If the model always turns one direc...

Page 10: ... heading directly into the wind toward the desired landing spot At 10 feet of altitude gradually reduce the throttle stick to turn off the motor The Firebird Commander will glide in for a landing Auto Cut Off Feature When your motor battery gets low enough this feature will automatically shut off the motor and save enough battery to power the radio and tail control so you can land safely If the mo...

Page 11: ...and adjusting the trim control lever page 17 does not correct enough to fly straight with the stick at neutral 1 Adjust the control line so that the left tail flap is 1 16 above the rest of the tail surface 2 Test fly 3 If it still flies to the left repeat the above procedure adding 1 16 each time until it flies straight B If the Firebird Commander keeps turning to the right and adjusting the trim...

Page 12: ...our Firebird Commander climbs at a steady rate 4 If after making maximum adjustments your Firebird Commander still climbs too steeply add the wing shim see page 23 Screw In Screw Out Screw In Screw Out Adding the Wing Shim To Adjust Climb Rate and Speed If the climb rate is still too steep after making the tail screw adjustments on page 22 add the included wing shim 1 Place the wing shim on top of...

Page 13: ...ug in the flight battery 4 While holding the throttle stick full forward switch on the transmitter continue holding full throttle for 3 seconds then release the throttle stick You are now in Expert Mode 5 Before launching pull the throttle stick back all the way to arm the motor Test the motor with a blip of power before launching 6 Repeat this procedure if expert mode is desired every time you in...

Page 14: ...le charging place the battery on a heat resistant surface Do not lay it on carpet or upholstery while charging Never charge the battery with the included charger for more than 3 hours 6 Never cut into the battery charger or airplane wires or serious injury can occur Causing the battery to short out crossing negative and positive bare wires can cause fire serious injury and damage 7 Hold the plane ...

Page 15: ...y in winds over 7 mph 2 Important Choose a flying field carefully grass and soft ground with 600 foot diameter is optimal to fly and will lengthen the life of the Firebird Commander 3 Watch out Holding the right stick full over for too long may cause the Firebird Commander to spiral dive and crash At the very first sign of the Firebird Commander beginning to spiral down immediately release the sti...

Page 16: ...10 2 Wing Hold Down Rods w Caps FB Commander XL 1 49 HBZ2016 Main Landing Gear with Wheels 3 99 HBZ1058 Transmitter Antenna 4 99 HBZ1059 Ribbon for Tranmitter Antenna 0 79 HBZ1060 Transmitter Battery Cover 2 49 HBZ2011 White Rubber Bands 5 FB Commander XL 0 99 HBZ2008 White Wing Cap 4 FB Commander 1 29 If you are directed by our Product Support staff to return the Firebird Commander please follow ...

Page 17: ... Item Description Retail HBZ1509 Yellow Wing Cap 4 FB Commander 1 29 HBZ4070 Silver Wing Cap 4 FB Commander 1 29 HBZ4071 Red Wing Cap 4 FB Commander 1 29 HBZ1055 Yellow Tail V Brace FB Commander 1 49 HBZ4051 Silver Tail V Brace FB Commander 1 49 HBZ4050 Red Tail V Brace FB Commander 1 49 HBZ1056 Yellow Tail Screws 2 FB Commander 0 99 HBZ4054 Silver Tail Screws 2 FB Commander 0 99 HBZ4055 Red Tail ...

Page 18: ...cluding adapter to charge most HobbyZone Aircraft and ZigZag Boat batteries HBZ4020 Sonic Combat Module SCM Plug in the Sonic Combat Module and take on similarly equipped HobbyZone planes in aerial combat When hit the SCM temporarily disables your motor while allowing you to steer 35 HobbyZone Accessories 34 Fun Games with the Target 1 See how many hits you can get in a measured time such as 3 min...

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